Getting Things Ready For Special Visitors - Grading Driveway with Pull Type Grader Box

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Neil, you can tell a story in the most entertaining way! Thanks so much for hosting us! Looking forward to seeing the ‘tractor project’ next week (on both of our channels)!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Tim and Christy. Appreciate your help on the project and enjoyed the visit just as much. It was a beautiful and productive day!

[@MattFoushee]

Thanks to Tim and Christy for sharing your channel a few months ago! Both channels are top notch!

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Two of my favorite channels coming together, love it!

[@aaronburford5701]

Again another video with the best yard driveway in America! I see why it stays in a great way based off how you take care if it.... your pride is amazing!

[@aaronburford5701]

This is probably one of my favorites that i continue to watch.... THe way you prepare for a visitor to your home is inspiring!.... Your go to spot is the driveway, not surprising at all!

[@casycasy5199]

that was a cool shot with the geese your driveway looks great, your whole place is beautiful

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Ron! That was the best accidental shot I've ever had! I was watching the screen and just cringing as I saw them flying past, expecting a collision. Turned out pretty cool though!

[@aaronburford5701]

Just watched again so I can see you touch up the driveway! I am OBSESSED!

[@Lilfarmrboy]

The whole time I was thinking it must be Tim & Christy. Awesome lol. Can't wait to see what the project will be.

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it! Was a fun day!

[@timothyjerry2455]

Your videos are the next greatest thing to actually owning this equipment. Well done for sure 👍🏼

[@tonycasterline8936]

Sometimes I don't even turn the vacuum cleaner on. I just make lines in the carpet. Then I take a drive to admire Neil's driveway. It gives me hope, and restores my faith in humanity.

[@digdrivediy]

Haha! I used to do that with my farm implements on the living room floor too. Didn't even have to get the vacuum out! Driveway was getting bad from the school bus going through here twice a day! Feels better now... :)

[@allaboutperspective650]

LOL

[@russellbelton8213]

It’s amazing how you make friends with different people on KZbin love it. Can’t wait to see the next video 😘🇬🇧

[@digdrivediy]

I can't believe I was lucky enough to have them visit. Good times and good people for sure.

[@johnmedlin5894]

Great video drone shot of the geese flying by.

[@digdrivediy]

That was pretty awesome!

[@bobgrier3103]

Nothing better than a collaborative video with 2 or more YT contributors. These have to be among my fave vids. Looking forward to the sequel. Always good viewing on your channel.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Bob! I really like working with Tim and Christy and it's fun to get new ideas from each other.

[@phoenixrecords9854]

The geese I've worked with were never this professional. These geese clearly know how to take direction! Great video as always!

[@digdrivediy]

Yeah, they did great...But this was like the 5th take! But yes, they nailed it eventually!

[@CairnCreek]

You’ve got the homestead looking great. Drone shot with geese was epic!

[@digdrivediy]

That was the best accidental shot I've ever had with that drone. I thought it was going down! Turned out pretty cool though!

[@khtractors]

You sure have a beautiful well maintained place! After watching that tag along box blade in action I see many advantages to it over a mounted blade for gravel work. Can’t wait to see the project coming up! Take care!

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it! Yeah, the pull type is the cat's meow in my opinion. I don't know what I'd do without it. Thanks for watching!

[@marykoch5168]

Loved the Fansler sign throw and the drone footage with the geese. That had to be quite a thrill.

[@digdrivediy]

I thought for sure the drone would be going down. I was shocked to see them fly right past it!

[@andrewsamanthamadison3320]

Haha, a pot hole for Neil is one stone out of place! Some super strong krazy glue on the back of that sign! Awesome aerial footage with the geese!

[@digdrivediy]

I hate it when I get a stone out of place! 😋

[@aaronburford5701]

Driveway looks great before and after grading!

[@bhepner1]

You have a nice looking place and I look forward to your videos with Tim!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much Bob. Had to put the video off a week but it will be out on June 20th I hope.

[@mikelewisoutdoors6434]

Can’t wait. Two of my favorite KZbinrs together. 😊

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it Mike!

[@ryanvalleyirrigation9684]

That's so cool that they visited you. I wish I could meet you in person. That would be fun meet your family. And do tractor stuff.

[@digdrivediy]

The tractor meetings are pretty fun, that's for sure.

[@jamesjohnson6239]

I really liked the drone footage with the geese !!! Your place looks amazing!! I

[@digdrivediy]

That was a happy accident for sure! Just glad there was no collision!

[@edsecorr7812]

Great video thank you love your videos

[@BuildALotAcres]

Looks like you and big Tim enjoyed yourselves!

[@digdrivediy]

We had a good day for sure!

[@FloridaDeere]

So every time I see one of Neil's videos with that grader blade, I think I need to get to be close enough friends with Neil someday so he'll make me one of those blade and I can buy it from him. That driveway always looks fantastic in all your videos, I'm impressed Neil. Now waiting to see what you and Tim have in store...

[@digdrivediy]

All my close friends just come and borrow this one! Either I need to move to Florida or you should come to Indiana!

[@FloridaDeere]

@@digdrivediy You don't want to move to FL, too hot man and no seasons, maybe I need to look into Indiana, LOL

[@Miceious]

Beautiful place Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Ven Diesel!

[@meirionevans5137]

Tbh i thought your drive looked fine before you started, then i realised you had another tractor guy coming over..... Beautiful place you got there, thanks.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much! Yeah when another tractor guy comes over you got to do your tractor work!

[@Thecowboy1950]

2 of the best videos makers

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks William. TTWT is great!

[@imspacedout]

I've just recently found your channel, which is weird because I saw the TTWT dog fence episode. I just wanted to say how impressive it is that all of your equipment and property seems to be meticulously maintained and organized. I know it isn't easy and takes a lot of time, especially with a young family.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much for checking it out. Yes, takes a good bit of time but we always feel better when it's kept up I suppose. My wife does a lot of it too.

[@tonynieuwlandt1290]

Nice, can't wait for the next one

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Tony!

[@stephenjones8735]

Wait is that Christy! That's so funny. I kept thinking who is this important guest, a sponsor, maybe the in-laws. TTWT ! Awesome.

[@digdrivediy]

Oh yeah! I'm glad that it was a little bit suspenseful maybe! 😋

[@stephenjones8735]

@@digdrivediy Yup sure was, great video. Loved it!

[@marquisjohn88]

That collaboration was so surprising to see since I watch both channels

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks for watching!

[@wickedcoyote271]

When you said you had guests coming, I was hoping it was Tim & Christy. Looking forward to another joint adventure.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks! It was fun to have them out.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Great work as always, but the drone shot with the geese was sweet!

[@digdrivediy]

I thought so too. That was a happy accident!

[@dadzilla13]

Nice work Neil

[@uni.1666]

A blind man on a galloping horse would be proud of that drive.🤣

[@digdrivediy]

Haha! Hadn't heard that one before!

[@uni.1666]

@@digdrivediy Your very welcome kind sir.

[@bryans5339]

Nice place Neil. The terrain and homes up there remind me of Ethridge Tennessee, which is 1 hour north of where I live in Alabama.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Bryan. I've never been to that part of TN. I'm surprised to hear that but glad to know it. Thanks for watching!

[@bryans5339]

@@digdrivediy it’s Amish country ... they always pick out the best land.

[@stryker5573]

@@digdrivediy Neil if you ever have money to blow and want to try a really good grader check out ABI attachments. I got a TR3e from them and it is amazing. Need a 1025r or so to use it though. I almost decided to try to build my own based on your plans but decided against it.

[@digdrivediy]

@@bryans5339 The Amish are thick around here too!

[@SW-lu9cu]

Beautiful place you have Neil ! Ohh No... TTWT... could be trouble brewing

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much. My wife does much of the work to keep it nice.

[@hollandduck79]

thanks for the video

[@digdrivediy]

Sure thing!

[@peterdrake2316]

Neil I saw two stones and three blades of grass out of place 😀😀😀

[@digdrivediy]

Where??? I will get right on that! 😋

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

That drone didn’t spook those geese at all! And capturing the swirly pattern was awesome... just curious... was Brutus dizzy by the time you were done? After all the plotting and planning... I didn’t put a urinal in my shop! It would have been easy. I just didn’t think of it. I remembered the coffee pot, fridge, dart board, big screen TV and obligatory stereo speakers. I mean at my advanced age... when you couple age related dementia with old man incontinence... Anything that breaks the creative chain of thought... is a problem. And due to the coffee pot and the fridge... I have a lot of interruptions!!! Thanks for adding it to my project list. I’m looking forward to seeing what you and Tim cook up. Two DIY chefs in the same kitchen... we’d better put Emergency Response on speed dial!!!

[@digdrivediy]

Haha! That urinal is one of the best features in my shop! I bought that at a flea market nearly 15 years before I built the barn. I knew I'd have a place for it one day, even despite the fact my wife tried to sell it at one of our garage sales a couple times! Apparently I'm the only one that spots a used urinal at a yard sale and is willing to carry it back to the truck! We had a good time with Tim here and the project we cooked up wish electrifying to say the least! See ya next time friend!

[@roncorbin1500]

Looking for word to see what you got in store for Tim.

[@digdrivediy]

It was a fun afternoon project. Appreciate you watching.

[@vvince2855]

You have dream place you are living and nicely maintained. I am new follower from Tractor Time with Tim . Do you farm the land around your home?

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad to have you watching here. It is quite a bit of upkeep but we enjoy and take pride in this place. My cousins farm the land around our home. It was the original farmstead that went with the acres here of this farm but we bought the house and 2 acres in 2003. Thanks for checking out my video!

[@calebfoster3572]

Me: huh wouldn't it be funny if tractor time with Tim was the guest Tim: *shows up* Me:

[@digdrivediy]

Haha! You were right!

[@rodmakestuff8288]

WOW JUST GOTTA DO US LIKE THAT!?!??? UUUUUGHHHHH I WANNA SEE WHAT U GUYS DID LOL

[@digdrivediy]

I let you down Rod. I'm catching up with comments and see you asked about it in the most recent video too. TTWT and I will both have videos on June 20th of this project! Thanks for hanging in there!

[@rodmakestuff8288]

@@digdrivediy Dude ur awesome

[@gerber54]

What work pants are you wearing & would you recommend them?

[@digdrivediy]

I wear two different brands of these style of pants and I like them both. I don't wear jeans at all anymore cause these are comfortable and the pockets are so much better. I highly recommend either brand but the Eddie Bauer brand is better quality and what I tend to favor. Wranger Flex Waist Outdoor Cargo Pant or Eddie Bauer First Ascent Men's Guide Pro Pant

[@jdhogyellowhelmetproductio358]

Did you ever try dragging a section of chain link fence to float it out ?

[@digdrivediy]

I haven't but that would be worth a try.

[@tyrankin2767]

I think you should put a predator motor from harbor freight in bill we she put one on our log splitter mini skidsteer and our concrete saw 👍🏻

[@digdrivediy]

A lot of people really endorse the predator. Might be a good option.

[@harveyhopper683]

Have been watching your channel for several months. Am a new subscriber. I love you content. Your work ethic and innovations for doing work and being organized is just awsume and inspiring. But, one question. Is 1 year and 2 years old videos all there is? Is there nothing recent? I love seeing your channel as it grew. But, I would like current co tent....best wishes from western NC...

[@digdrivediy]

Hello there! Thanks for finding the channel and I'm glad you're enjoying it. There are plenty of recent videos. I produced one video per week all through 2023 and I've almost always had one per week prior to that. Last week's video was just shot last weekend! If you go to my channel homepage and click on "videos" and "latest" you should see them all. Thanks for watching! www.youtube.com/@digdrivediy/videos

[@cooperr1422]

I love old John Deere tractors, but I can’t find them anywhere. Have you ever found one of those tractors on marketplace before?

[@digdrivediy]

Currently two of my five tractors I found on marketplace. But this past year has been tough!

[@aaronburford5701]

So most people get ready for visitors we start in the house... But you went right outside to the tractor and your shop... Interesting!

[@joebarrett9830]

Don't let Trooper Hoover see that load only secured in the front with only one strap.

[@digdrivediy]

How do you guys see all that?!?! 😋

[@joebarrett9830]

@@digdrivediy Trained observer. :)

[@zachkeator36]

Hey Neil! I am a city kid who’s looking for a good mower. What do you recommend in the $1500 range?

[@digdrivediy]

Hi Zach. You can't go wrong with a well running 318 or sometimes you can now find a 425 which is a foot operated hydrostat for around $1500. Just depends on what you want to do with it. If you're just mowing grass in the city, I would suggest a small zero turn but if you want to do other work, then the 318 is a great choice. It's a great starter tractor if you're new to tractors. Good luck!

[@zachkeator36]

@@digdrivediy Thanks!

[@newanarchy5550]

what kinda gravel do you have in your drive way?

[@digdrivediy]

This is "washed" crushed limestone. Indiana size #11s. They are kinda small. But they don't have the powder in them.

[@johnmcguire5034]

Did you really catch that formation of geese with your drone??? What are the odds?

[@digdrivediy]

Wasn't that cool? Purely accident. I saw them on the screen as they flew by and thought for sure the drone was going down!

[@linnjensen7469]

How wide is the scraper and did you build it

[@digdrivediy]

It is 5 ft wide and yes I did. There is an entire video blueprint I did on it about a year or so ago.

[@122yamaharider]

What’s a set up like that worth? Tractor and all?

[@digdrivediy]

Well, tractor can be had for about $1500 and grader box is about $1200. I have upgrades on the tractor like hydraulics and wheel weights. I'd say about $3000-$3500 for full setup most likely.

[@camillecolombain1926]

is that a DJI mavic mini that you have ?

[@digdrivediy]

Yes. That things takes a licking and keeps on ticking!

[@camillecolombain1926]

is that a DJI mavic mini that you have.

[@digdrivediy]

Yep.

[@henray76]

Neet I just watched tim dig a pool hole and now he is on the next video

[@digdrivediy]

Pretty neat indeed Henry. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Goatguy2021]

I’m buying a 317 maybe

[@digdrivediy]

Nice! We've got one of those too!

[@Goatguy2021]

@@digdrivediy What do you guys use it for a cause no three-point hitch on it

[@digdrivediy]

@@Goatguy2021 My Dad uses it to pull his roller, sprayer and utility trailer since he has a zero turn for mowing.

[@Goatguy2021]

@@digdrivediy nice I heard they have a bad engine that oil doesn’t lubricate properly but they made two different engines so I’m the one I buy has the good engine I believe if you go on a slant of a hill it will seize

[@digdrivediy]

@@Goatguy2021 That's true. Most of those engines have all died by now and been replaced I bet. Ours has the replacement engine.

[@danim1716]

I WATCH TRACTOR TIME WITH TIM TO

[@digdrivediy]

So glad to have you watching Danielle!

[@ryanhenry9826]

Hello

[@digdrivediy]

Hey John. Thanks for watching!

[@BG-vq9fd]

TTWT

[@digdrivediy]

Oh yeah!